There are many reasons why couples, as well as single women, may need an egg donor to help create their family.
Finding the right information can be overwhelming, therefore we have put together some useful information to help you better understand the process, rules and regulations.
At Create Fertility, we make the time to ensure you understand all the requirements and regulations associated with using an egg donor.
To understand how you can find an egg donor, we recommend visiting the Department of Health website via this link. They have extensive information on the ins and outs of donor conception.
For those who are open about their fertility journey, you may feel comfortable talking to your family and friends and consider asking if they would be willing to be an egg donor.
There are online forums that are moderated and require approval before joining to ensure rules and regulations are being followed. These forums are created so that genuine people can connect.
We also suggest having a conversation with your fertility specialist at Create Fertility, as they may be able to assist with a clinic-recruited egg donor.
Whether you’re using an egg donated by a family member, friend, or acquaintance, we require all parties involved to undergo counselling before any treatment is finalised.
Once you have found your egg donor, please contact us to arrange an appointment with one of our fertility specialists.
The donation process for clinic-recruited egg donors is slightly different to what is outlined above. If you would like to learn more about this, please feel free to contact our team at Create Fertility.
If you have a partner, it's crucial that they are included in the decision, understand the process and the after-effects of using donor eggs. At Create Fertility, we require both you and your partner to attend counselling sessions. During this time, you both have the opportunity to discuss the ins and outs, ask questions and understand the long and short-term implications involved to ensure you both have a full appreciation of what it means to use an egg donor.
The fertility journey can be an emotional rollercoaster. It's important to consider how using an egg donor can affect you emotionally, as well as your partner and family. Some of these feelings include elation, gratitude, worry, grief, and accomplishment. To finally be able to create a family of your own is a wonderful gift and a lifelong commitment.
We strongly suggest you seek legal advice to navigate expectations, boundaries, and the involvement of the donor and all other interested parties before proceeding with your donor.
It's important to note that, in Victoria, donating eggs is an altruistic act. However, clinic-recruited egg donors can have some of their time compensated, with the amount needing to be agreed upon with the clinic prior to commencing the donation process.
If you would like more information regarding using an egg donor, please contact our Donor Coordinator on 03 9873 6789 or via email to donation@createfertility.com.au.
The Victorian Government has additional information for those considering donation, and these can be viewed on the Department of Health website via this link.
Some forums you may like to look into include:
We understand that, for many people, considering the use of donor eggs may be an intimidating option. While this is a decision that many women will agonise over, in our experience, women who successfully conceive using donor eggs are just as fulfilled as those who conceive using their own eggs.
The team at Create Fertility works with couples and individuals to help them achieve their dreams of creating a family. Meet with a fertility specialist today to discuss your situation in further detail and have us create a personalised fertility treatment plan.
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